Saturday afternoon, the late, great sports broadcaster Dave Niehaus was remembered at his home away from home, Safeco Field. Niehaus was the lead play-by-play announcer for the Seattle Mariners from their inaugural season in 1977, until his death after the 2010 season. Throughout the years, he has established himself as a Seattle icon who made the game of baseball come alive for fans viewing the game live and at home, and even for players on the field. At his celebration of life on Saturday, Niehaus was shown tribute through emotional and at times comical speeches of remembrance by his family, friends, and colleagues. more ›

Restaurants throughout western Washington are joining together to honor our fallen officers. Visit one of many participating locations tonight to show your support. Lead by the Behind the Badge Foundation, proceeds from “Dine Out to Remember Our Fallen” will help complete a memorial for the four Lakewood officers that were tragically gunned down last November. more ›

Officer Timothy Brenton was tragically killed on October 31, 2009. To honor his life of service, the community seeks to raise $25,000 to build a memorial. You can support these efforts by purchasing a $5 rubber duck at any BluWater Bistro location through Sept. 11. more ›

Teresa's former next door neighbor and friend Beth just emailed us that the South Park Community Center has graciously volunteered to host a candlelight memorial vigil so that friends and neighbors can gather and celebrate Teresa’s memory. "We will gather at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday July 23rd, on the South Park Community Center ball fields and share memories and celebrate Teresa’s life. If you would like to say a few words, there will be an opportunity to do so." There's a Facebook event page. The Seattle Times has a feature story on Teresa Butz, a South Park resident stabbed to death on Sunday by an assailant who entered an open window in her home. more ›

Amanda Knox is teary-eyed after her first day of testimony, and here in Seattle, we're a little worse for wear as well. Richard Branson blasted Boeing and threatened to take his bidness elsewhere. MyBallard is readying for the memorial for Kevin Black, the cyclist killed in an accident Wednesday. PhinneyWood has the deets on the senior center shakedown in which thieves stole three Gs accrued through spaghetti feeds and karaoke bingo. more ›

John Cook reports on more layoffs at Rhapsody, a RealNetwork unit based here in Seattle. Fortunately, there's good tech news today too: a Brazilian tech company called Spring Networks is setting up shop in the city, and will be hiring some 35 employees. The Southlake is looking at possible upsides to the bored tunnel viaduct replacement option. West Seattle Blog has more updates on the Junction shooting, including photos of the memorial set up at the site. And over at Sound Transit Blog, there's a list of the major Sound Transit Express changes coming up in 2009. more ›

1,500 people gathered at Qwest Field last night to say goodbye to Ed McMichael, the Tuba Man. McMichael died November 3, after a robbery and beating on October 25. (Three of the five attackers have been found and charged.) McMichael was a Seattle icon, playing his tuba for tips outside most Seattle sporting events and music events at McCaw Hall--Pacific Northwest Ballet printed a dedication to McMichael in its "New Works" series program. more ›

When we heard about the murder of the Tuba Man, Ed McMichael, we were really shaken by it. We've been heartened, though, by the outpouring of emotion from people everywhere; the Seattle Times says that "about 150 people gathered Saturday morning at Seattle Center for an informal musical memorial to the Tuba Man," and another public memorial has been set for this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Qwest Field (800 Occidental Ave S.) Local radio's Robin & Maynard and Art Thiel and Ken Schram are attending, and "the wearing of funny hats in tribute to Ed McMichael is encouraged." In addition, there's a memorial fund to help pay for McMichael's plot, grave marker and funeral expenses. Donations can be made to the Edward "Tuba Man" McMichael Memorial Fund, in person at a Bank of America branch, or by sending a check to the fund at P.O. Box 4985, Federal Way, WA 98063. (H/t to Seattle Metblogs) more ›

The House gave final approval to the bill last month. It designates 167 square miles in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest north of Sultan, Wash., as federal wilderness, the government's highest level of protection. more ›